ENTERTAINMENTS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2827, 19 July 1916, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS

ALLEN" BOONE SEASON. Mr. Allen. Doono will produce to-night, for tho first time in Wellington, I.lib funny comedy, "Too Jliicli Johnson." Tho "play is described as being original in story and treatment. 'L'he scene is laid principally in Cuba., and Mr. Doone has Bono to some, considerable trouble to produce the play iiv all its local colouring. On Friday night. Mr. Doone will revive for one night that beautiful Irish play "The Parish Priest," and for tho last liiglit. of- the season the old favourite, "Holly Bawn," will be prcsen'Cefi. Mr. Allen Doono will appear as Robort 11mj mett, and recite ill part tho famous speoch from tho dock. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. "A Nice Thiug if it Gets About" is the title of Mr. Victor Prince's new levuo at His Majesty's Theatre. The company extracted a lair amount of fun out of tho creation last evening, and although the production is ridiculous it is amusing. Mr. Princo's song, "Too Silly for Anything,(" was much enjoyed, and perhaps his burlesque dance, "Pairv Revels," was his best item; Mr. FreddyJones, who describes himself as being the "world's worst juggler," pToduccs another "star" turn. Ho greatly amused the audience with the clever pattor that acoompanies his juggling. Cumby and Brown are a quaint pair of black coons, who sing ragtime in their own 6tyle and patter pleasantly. Tho Ernestos, who arrived by the Sydney boat early yesterday morning, made their first appearance last evening. • They are wonderful acrobats, and do most amazing tricks. A matinee will bo held this afternoon. KING'S THEATRE. There was another packed house last night to see "Cabirin," and the sale of tickets was stopped soon after the theatre opened, as the greater portion of tho house was booked up through the Bristol and the sale at the doors was stopped. To look at the house early in the evening one would have thought that it was not so full as might havo been anticipated. By the time tho special introductory overture had been played by Mr. Jerome's capable orchestra, every available seat had been secured. Tho Wellington public seems united in its appreciation of the production, and an exceptionally big week should ensue. The bookings at the Bristol are reported to be very heavy for the balance of the week. There will be a daily matinee this week. "Cabiria" will not be screened after Saturday next. EVERYBODY'S THEATRE. The well-acted and altogether pleasing picture, "Bootle's Baby," was again well received by large audiences at all sessions yesterday at Everybody's Theatre. Tho London Film Company have followed tho delightful-story by John Stfange Winter closely, and havo been- fortunate in their choice of children who represent "Mignon" at various ages. A good story, is told in the Vitagr'aph drama, "The Siren," and tho work of the parachute in war time is interestingly shown in another film. "Mutt and Jeff" provide humour, and tho programme is completed by" the "Gaumont Graphic." EMPRESS THEATRE. "The Labyrinth," a powerful emotional dramatic, study, is drawing crowded houses at tho Empress Theatre. Magnificent in theme and plot development, tho play leaves a vivid impression. The supporting programme includes a screaming farce-comedy, "love and Bullets," and the "Topical Budget." The management Announce that arrangements havo been made for the early screening of the newest Charles Chaplin comedy, "The Shopwalker," the first of the Mutual comedies in which this well-known comedian has appeared. Tho film arrived per tho San Francisco mail steamer Maitai. CROWN THEATRE.

A thrilling society drama, "Tlio Dawu of Understanding," is attracting large attendances at the Crown Theatre, Thorndon, and it is backed by another excellent picture in the Triangle-Keystone comedy, "Crooked to the End," which is a certain laugli-raiser; The big featuro for to-morrow, Friday, and Saturday is "Cabiria," described as one of the finest spectacular films yet produced. Special features in the picture are: The Hosts of Hannibal Crossing the Alps; the Eruption of Mount Etna; tlio Slave Markets uf Carthage; Burning of the Eomaa Fleet.; the Temple of Moloch; and the Siege and Fall of Cirta. The Crown orchestra will contribute a special musical programme in connection with the picture. The booking plan is at the Bristol Piano Company, and it is stated that there' is a heavy demand for seats for the big production.